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William S. Merriman III

FUNERAL HOME

Reed Funeral Home

705 Raff Road SW

Canton, Ohio

William Merriman Obituary

William S.
Merriman III
75, of Perry Twp., went home to be with the Lord on July 30, 2014. William was born in Canton, Ohio, on April 15, 1939, to the late William S. and Mary Jane Merriman II. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School class of 1957; served in the U.S. Marine Corps.; and retired from the Timken Co. in 1999 after 42 years of service. William was a member of Wm. McKinley Masonic Lodge F&AM #431, having been Past Master. He served as Thrice Potent Master A.A.S.P., Valley of Canton, District Deputy Grand Master of the 21st Masonic District, Past Associate Guardian of Bethel #31 Jobs Daughters and was coroneted Honorary 33rd degree Mason in 1990. He was a member of the McKinley Detachment Marine Corps League, involved in Toys For Tots, The York Bodies of Canton, Tadmor Temple Shrine and Nazir Grotto. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and gardening. Preceded in death by his grandson, Bradley LaBuda; and brother, Gene David Merriman.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Sandra; children: Michele (Jeff) Diss, Debbie (Harold) Ritz, Suzanne (David) LaBuda and William S. Merriman IV; grandchildren: Christina, Diana, Jessica, Andrew, Matthew, Danielle, Paul, Allison, Michael and Zachary; eight great-grandchildren; four brothers; one sister; his loving dog Bubba; and many other loving nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family would like to thank the nurses on 6 south at Aultman Hospital and the staff at Aultman Compassionate Care for their love and care.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Monday Aug. 4, 2014, at the Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel. Family and friends may visit on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014, from 3-6 p.m., with a Masonic Service at 6 p.m. Entombment will take place at Forest Hill Cemetery with a Veterans Service at the Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Canton Masonic Learning Center for Dyslexia. Those wishing to send condolences or leave a special message may do so at the Reed online guestbook at:
www.reedfuneralhome.com
Reed, 330-477-6721

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Published by The Repository on Aug. 1, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for William Merriman

16 Entries

Jenny Thompson

August 6, 2014

This old fart finally left the chicken stoop... Ahhhh, what a great man he was.. Yes he loved to make all the kids happy

Kathy Howenstine-Maynard

August 5, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. I have heard many great stories about Bill from dad over the years! I also had the pleasure of working with him when I first started at Timken! He was so funny and a great guy! He will be missed!

Jennifer Jekubik

August 4, 2014

Very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

Bob McFadden

August 4, 2014

I worked with Bill at Timken for years....having offices next to each other. Our mutual daily greeting was always "Morning Neighbor". He was a great guy......"Rest in Peace, Neighbor"

Scott Papas

August 3, 2014

Dear Sandy and Family,
Having just learned of Bill's passing, words cannot express the sorrow I feel. During the decades I have known Bill, he was always a man of character and goodwill. His legacy of compassion is clear.
Bill lived an exemplary life....one to which most of us can only aspire.

With much sympathy,
Scott Papas

August 3, 2014

Dear Sandy & Family,
Bill will always be remembered for his kindness & sense of humor and love of family. The Merriman Family has our deepest sympathy. The James Howenstine Family

Marc & Demica Armstead

August 2, 2014

I had the pleasure of meeting this wonderful man through my grandparents (James and Pearline Parker) that lived across the street from him. Always the kindest person to both me and my family. He will be missed and certainly will never be forgotten. May God Bless and keep the Family.

Family of James & Pearline Parker

Scott & Lisa Merriman Perry

August 1, 2014

Aunt Sandy, Michelle, Debbie, Suzanne,Bill and the entire family. Our condolences to each of you. May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead. We love each of you.
Scott and Lisa (Merriman) Perry

August 1, 2014

Dear Sandy & Family,

Bill will always be very special to us. He brought so much laughter and joy into our family. He was a proud Marine and lived life to the fullest. He had a way about him that always made you feel good. We were so blessed to have Bill as our next door neighbor. Bill especially loved his family more than anything. He always shared stories about his children and grandchildren and referenced his wife as his “beautiful bride”. We are so sorry for your loss and are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Jeff & Lee Campbell & Girls

Sheila Barker

August 1, 2014

To all the family, I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

William Dean

August 1, 2014

So sorry for your loss.The few times I saw him,he was very friendly and fun to be around. Will be missed.Prayers to his entire family.

walt dine

August 1, 2014

condolences..bill was friend...

Laura Barrick-Greenawalt

August 1, 2014

So sorry for your loss. The few times I met Bill, he always made sure I fit in, always had kind words to say. With my deepest sympathy

Pat Murray

August 1, 2014

To the Merriman family so sorry to hear about your loss you in my prayers

Dianna Griffin Ramey

August 1, 2014

Sandy and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Bill was a great man and will be missed by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him! I hope your tears of sorrow are replaced with smiles and laughter as you remember all the good times you shared.

Kraig Krumm

August 1, 2014

Sandy and Family,
Bill was one of those rare individulals who always made you smile and feel better about the world and life. The world was and will always be a better place because he was here. God bless you and comfort you all.

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